Overview

• Morris, the alligator known for his role in 'Happy Gilmore,' died of old age on May 11, 2025, at the Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca, Colorado.
• Estimated to be over 80 years old, Morris was nearly 11 feet long and weighed 640 pounds at the time of his death, according to the sanctuary.
• The Colorado Gator Farm announced plans to taxidermy Morris to preserve his legacy and continue educating and entertaining visitors.
• Adam Sandler shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, recalling Morris's memorable on-set antics and his contributions to the 1996 comedy.
• Morris's Hollywood career spanned from 1975 to 2006, with appearances in films such as 'Dr. Dolittle 2' and 'Interview with the Vampire,' as well as TV shows like 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.'